New York Fashion Week: Today's Look

As New York Fashion Week comes to a close, here are a couple of looks I rocked during this week long celebration of fashion. Though I only made it to two events I still managed to make my on air looks very fashion week chic. 

On Saturday Morning, like all other Saturday mornings, I had to work. Most days I enjoy dressing up for work and I try to get creative with some of my looks. I'm lucky enough to work for a station with a fairly lenient dress code. I always try to keep it as professional as possible, or try to at least make it appear professional on air. My Saturday Morning look comprised of my fab find from the June Ambrose closet cleanse I attended a few weeks ago. The lime colored BCBG Max Azria blouse  complemented the faux leather fringe skirt from H & M. I wouldn't advise anyone to EVER wear a skirt this short to work...EVER!!! the beauty of my job is I get to choose my camera shot, and on that morning I chose a tight shot so all you can see was the top portion of my skirt and my upper body(like in this picture) and you can't tell the length of the skirt. BTS secret...I came into work that morning in workout stretch pants and I kept them on underneath my skirt the entire morning...mainly because its always freezing in the studio...lol

Here is a more work friendly version of the same outfit. Instead of the rocker chic short fringe skirt, I paired the blouse with this knee length faux pencil skirt from Zara. I finished the look with suede black pumps from Aldo. 

On Saturday evening I attended the Adirée Concept store in Soho. I rocked this yellow mini dress from Zara with nude sandals embellished with large faux diamonds. 

Sunday Afternoon I found myself smack in the middle of fashion week action, covering the Jenny Packham runway show for NY1 News! For that event I went 60's mod chic with this orange A-line mini from Zara and my fashion week signature tight top knot. Shoes are nude black and gold peep- toe sandal from France: Studio Pour André.

On Monday I was semi back to business, I went a bit more casual than normal in this handmade denim button down from H& M paired with a yellow and navy ankara fabric skirt and navy strap sandals...don't forget my trusty team natural top knot. 

It was a fun weekend and I enjoyed dressing up...but what else is new?! Stayed tuned, next week I'm taking you inside the the ankara bazaar happening here in NYC September 17th & 18th at Studio Arte 265 W 37th St 17th Floor, NY NY 10018. Click here for tickets

NaY

New York Fashion Week hack!!

Its New York Fashion Week Folks!!!GET EXCITED!!!!I know I'm a day late and a dollar short with this information, but its not too late...yet. 

So you wanna do fashion week, but your coin purse is a little bare? Here are my three fave ways to get all New York Fashion Week-ish with 0 to little budget. 

Eventbrite will be your BFF this week! If you search fashion shows, you get at least 30 pages of possible shows to attend. Unfortunately not everything on the list is an actual fashion show, but a lot of them are. Settle in and sift through the list to find something that tickles your fancy and that's also pocket friendly. Keep in mind not all of the shows will be from top designers like DVF or Alexander Wang. There's no shame in attending a show of an up and coming designer, someday you might be able to say, you knew them when...

Now, if your coin purse runneth  over, feel free to peruse the same list, prices to get into some of these shows go from $0 to outrageous numbers like $36,000!!!

If you're a blogger or you write for some publication or work at a TV station, you can request press credentials, but it might be too late for that...but you won't know if you don't ask.

Finally there is always the standing room only option at shows big or small just be sure to arrive at the venue early to get in line.

No matter what route you go, be sure to dress the part! Here are some timeless looks that'll have everyone thinking you belong. I chose these looks 'cause they're airy, its gonna be hot in NYC this week, so you want to be comfortable...we don't want anyone passing out like the models at the Kanye West fashion Show!!

H&M blouse and skirt Aldo shoes

Zara heeled sandals

H&M EVERYTHING Aldo shoes / Steve Madden Flats

NaY

#todayslook: Cactus Dress

If you live in NYC Or you're visiting the area, be sure to pop in to a little shoppe called STEPS New York. There are 3 STEPS locations and 2 Kara locations (the sister store to STEPS) in NYC. Today we're talking about the Queens site. Located in Forest Hills, Queens the store stands apart from its other locations. From the moment you walk in, you sense a young, fun, vibe. The staff is friendly and fashionable and treat you like a real life doll when they style you! 

This LWD (Little White Dress) has become one of my favorite pieces from STEPS Forest Hills to don in the summer. Its light, loose and airy and very forgiving in the mid section. The cutout sleeves makes it stand out next to other sheath dresses. You can dress it up with a pair of heels or dress it down with cute flats. For today I dressed it up with a pair of white heeled sandals and this navy beaded necklace. The dress is about $30.

Sleeve cut out detail

H&M necklace

Steps is located at
71-21 Austin St
Forest Hills, NY 11375

NaY

Fashion Faves

Every fashionista has a "fashionspiration", someone whose style serves as inspiration to spring board their own style. Here are some my real life "Fashionspirations" (in no particular order) These ladies are intelligent, leaders & fashionable. I'm not just inspired by their brains and boss prowess but of course their fashion sense. I've tried to emulate some of their looks with a Nay twist!! If you don't already know who they are, look them up and see how they SLAY!!

FLOTUS Michelle Obama

Zara dress/ Anthropologie Shoes

Claire Sulmers (Fashion Bomb Daily)

Zara dress

Betty Richoux & Ornella Mayassi (Tyla Gang)

Zara skirt/ H&M blazer

Danielle & Chantelle (D Piper Twins)

Handmade by a friend

Folake Kuye (Style Pantry/ Loft 324)

Chicwish skirt/ Aldo shoes & clutch

"Olivia Pope"

H&M skirt & blouse

June Ambrose (Costume Designer/ Stylist)

Aldo boots

Beyoncé

H&M denim shirt/ STEPS Forest Hills capris

NaY

Heatwave!!!!...& Fashion!

NYC is smack dab in the middle of a heatwave!! Mayor Bill de Blasio issued a "heat emergency"!!!!


What the heck is a heat emergency? www.healthline.com describes a heat emergency as a health crisis caused by exposure to hot weather and sun.


I'm convinced I'm the only person in NYC not complaining about the heat. I'm an American born of Congolese parents so maybe that has something to do with my being able to handle the heat. My solution is usually to take it easy & dress accordingly. I should say, I've climbed pyramids at extreme temperatures and I survived...

Khufu The Great Pyramid Giza, Egypt

The Mayor held a press conference and offered some ways to stay cool, here are a few things I think he missed...


1) Wear loose fitting clothes...linen pants are my "best fraaaan"!!! loose shorts keeps things breezy

  

    Old Navy linen pants/ H&M tank

H&M shorts & tank

2) Wear light colored clothes: light colored clothing reflects the sun's heat from the body

3) Bring your work clothes to work instead of wearing them to work, change when you get to the office.

4) Only wear make-up indoors: If you have the option, apply your make- up when you get to the office, then remove it for the commute home.

5) Walk slowly...nuff said


And like the mayor said, drink plenty of water!!!


Stay cool NYC


NaY